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Khaleesi

“wife of the khal in Dothraki”

About the name Khaleesi

Khaleesi is a modern invented name derived from the Dothraki language, which was created for the fictional world of George R. R. Martin’s ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ series and its television adaptation, ‘Game of Thrones.’ In the story, ‘khaleesi’ is a title meaning ‘wife of the khal,’ the leader of the Dothraki people. Khaleesi has no historical usage as a personal name prior to the books and show.

Meaning
wife of the khal in Dothraki
Origin
Modern American
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
kah-LEE-see(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

If you like Khaleesi

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Middle names for Khaleesi

  • Khaleesi Mae
  • Khaleesi Rose
  • Khaleesi Elizabeth
  • Khaleesi Jane
  • Khaleesi Claire

Questions about Khaleesi

What does Khaleesi mean?
Khaleesi is a Modern American name meaning "wife of the khal in Dothraki".
How do you pronounce Khaleesi?
Khaleesi is pronounced kah-LEE-see, with emphasis on the second syllable.

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